Amir Blumenfeld
Comedian known for CollegeHumor
Born in Israel and later relocating to the United States, a comedian and actor gained recognition through contributions to the digital comedy platform CollegeHumor. In addition to performing in numerous comedic sketches, produced and directed various projects, showcasing a unique style of humor. Also acted in the web series 'Jake and Amir', achieving a significant following. Awards include recognition from the Webby Awards for excellence in online video content.
Created and starred in 'Jake and Amir'
Contributed to CollegeHumor content
Directed and produced comedic projects
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